Kirsten Stewart W September 2011

I recently went ahead and renewed my subscription to Vogue and since they were doing a double deal, I also subscribed to W. W is not my favorite magazine, but they do have very artistic concepts, so I figured it wouldn't hurt. Well, it won't hurt my wallet, but my head is hurting since I found out that my first issue will feature on it's cover no one other than Kirsten Stewart. I know that she has a very strong tween following, but as far as I've heard, being popular among tweens and teens doesn't necessarily constitute you as cover girl material to a high fashion magazine. I mean, in that case, I am pretty popular in my circle of mostly teens...
Besides being irritated at the fact that she is on the cover of the biggest issue of the year, it doesn't help that she is photoshopped beyond recognition throughout her editorial spread. Well, on second thought,  for those of us who do not find her particularly attractive...that may not necessarily be a bad thing.

xoxo,
September's Love Child

Photo credits: wmagazine.com

Vogue September 2011 featuring Kate Moss: It's Here!!!!

This is by far the best US Vogue cover that I have ever seen, and I am so excited I could... well, nevermind. I'm excited, and for many reasons. Firstoff, Kate Moss is my ultimate favorite model. When it comes to being a model with her own individual style, noone else comes close. Second, the purple Alexander McQueen (who is still my favorite designer although he is not still with us) gown that she is wearing is breathtakingly gorgeous. Thirdly, US Vogue falls short when it comes to casting cover girls. I am a believer that models should be on the covers of fashion magazines, not actresses, and coming from someone who dreams of becoming a well known actress this is saying a lot. Every other international Vogue publication gets this, it is long overdue for US Vogue to get on board, and stop worrying about appealing to the masses.
Getting back to the September issue, the cover is only the beginning of the awesomeness. Anna Wintour, editior-in-chief of Vogue managed to get the exclusive wedding album photographs of Kate's highly secure wedding, which makes this issue even more special.
Finally the wait for the cover release is over, and may I say that it was well worth the wait. Now for the wait for the issue to hit shelves; it is guarenteed to be a bestseller and I can't wait to stock up on this sure to be collectable magazine. Just make sure you get yourself a copy.

xoxo,
September's Love Child

Photo credit: Vogue.com

Vogue Australia September 2011 featuring Katie Fogarty

Vogue Australia has somewhat of a bad reputation for not putting a lot of effort into their magazine covers besides their March and September issues. I haven't seen too many Vogue Australia covers, but I do agree that their September 2011 cover is one of the best I have seen so far. The cover is simple yet very strong. The model Katie Fogarty is stunning in Louis Vuitton from the Fall-Winter 2010/2011 collection. Her strong look is softened by her light, non-dramatic makeup. The cover lacks a lot of text, but the phrase "Fashion Force" fits the theme just right. Yet another September cover done well, congrats Vogue Australia!

xoxo,
September's Love Child

Photo Credit: Vogue Australia

Vogue China September 2011

Gorgeous cover for a September issue. If only I could find it here in New York, I would be extremely happy. All of the cover models are wearing gowns from the Fall-Winter 2011/2012 Gucci collection, which was one of my favorite collections this season. I think that it is wonderful for Vogue China to feature a cast of all Chinese models, especially with this issue marking their 6th year anniversary. Excellent work, Vogue China!
xoxo,
September's Love Child

Photo credit: Vogue China

International Vogues: September 2010 issues

Honestly, I keep my Vogue magazines to admire the covers, especially Vogues from all over the world. I find it interesting how you can tell so much about how each country interprets Vogue as a magazine through their cover, and you can usually tell if a magazine is worth buying from it's cover. For those who believe in not judging a book by it's cover, I can reassure you that this rule does not apply to Vogue.
I came across this wonderful collage of international Vogue covers while browsing in hopes of finiding a leaked photograph of Kate Moss' September 2011 cover. While I was not able to find the picture that I was looking for, I am glad to have stumbled on this one.
Picture Credits: www.lelalondon.com

xoxo,
September's Love Child

Vogue España Colecciones (Vogue Spain Collections)

     

Spain is a country that gives birth to so many vibrant designers, but unfortunately, their fashion week does not get as much coverage as  the shows in New York, London, Milan, and Paris. A complete answer to prayer, Vogue Spain decided to publish their own collections magazine. Primarily focusing on their own designers, they also feature a couple outside labels. Not just a magazine of pictures from the runway, they also include coverage of the season's trends. I do not yet own a copy of this oversize magazine (it is thicker than the Vogue Paris edition), but I truly cannot wait to get my hands on any copy that I can find. Released as a supplement to the March and September issues of Vogue Spain, this magazine is very highly recommended. 

xoxo,

September's Love Child

Elle UK Collections: Backstage Pass

Now that my search for Vogue Paris Collections back issues is complete, I will now focus my attentions to other publications that feature the runway collections. Elle Collections goes above and beyond providing photographs of the runway; included in this magazine are interviews of designers, editors, and bloggers, sections featuring the highlights of hair and makeup, as well as extensive coverage behind the scenes of the shows. I currently own two issues, but will definitely be adding more back issues of this amazingly affordable magazine to my collection.

xoxo,
September's Love Child

L'Officiel 1000 Models Magazine

A perfect example of quality vs. quantity, L'Officiel 1000 Models magazine highlights all of he best looks from a selection of the best shows of the season. Much like Vogue or Gap Collections, you can view clear, up close runway shots for a fraction of the cost. Published seasonally by the French high-fashion magazine L'Officiel, 1000 Models releases 5 issues per season: Paris/London; Milan/New York; Accessories; Menswear; Haute Couture.

xoxo,
September's Love Child

Vogue Paris Collections: Collection Complete!

I am thrilled to announce that as of August 1st, 2011, my collection of Vogue Paris Collections magazines is now complete with the additions of Issues 2, 3, 4, and 6. I am now up to date and eagerly await Issue 13, which will feature the Spring- Summer 2012 collections.

xoxo,
September's Love Child

Gap Collections Magazine

It is my dream to one day be a fashion psychic. For those of you who want to get technical, I wish to one day be a trend analyzer, but fashion psychic sound a lot more mystical and mysterious; for lots of people , the art of predicting upcoming fashion trends is just that. How else would someone be able to know what will become popular and "in" style wise, especially when they are guided by the look of the runway, which are never meant to be worn straight off of the catwalk anyway?

I understand the frustration and bewilderment; I was once in suspicion of trend analyzers myself. It was like the English professor who seems to have an endless analysis of a super short poem; pulling something out of what seemed like nothing. So because I wanted to learn about analyzing trends, I started watching fashion shows online. Well, as you can imagine, trying to watch every show from every designer is very time consuming, and honestly, I couldn't store every look in my head in order to compare collections and find the trends. When I first heard about Vogue Paris Collections, I felt like a weight had been lifted off of my shoulders. However, Vogue Paris Collections, or VPC, did not have the space to print every look from every designer like I wanted. So I kept looking. Also, VPC only covers the collections of the four major fashion capitals of the world: Paris, Milan, New York, and London, also having a small section in the back for accessories. I was not only interested in the four major cities, but I wanted to see the collections from Tokyo, Madrid, etc..

Only by chance did I find out about Gap Collections. I was looking online for more information on VPC when I came across someone looking for cheap back issues of Gap Collections. Gap Collections, or GC, are even more expensive than VPC at about $175 for each volume with there being 5+ volumes a season: Paris, Milan, New York/London, Tokyo/Madrid/Barcelona, Accessories, etc.. Because each book focuses mainly on one city, that means more coverage on more of looks from the designers. GC also gives quality closeup photographs, meaning more emphasis and focus on material and quality. This magazine has the appearance and weight of an oversize book; there is no question that GC will stand out in your collection.

xoxo,
September's Love Child

Vogue Paris Collections Magazine

                                         

Issue 1(Owned;Germany)

                                           

Issue 2 (Owned; USA)   

                                      

  Issue 3 (Owned; USA) 

                                    

Issue 4 (3 Owned;USA & UK) 

                                

Issue 5 (2 Owned; USA & Paris)   

                                  

Issue 6 (2 Owned; UK & USA) 

                                                

 Issue 7 (Owned; UK)

                             

 Issue 8 (2 Owned; USA & Canada)     

                                           

   Issue 9 (2 Owned; UK)    

                                          

 Issue 10 (2 Owned; USA)      

                                          

 Issue 11 (2 Owned; USA)      

                                    

   Issue 12 (2 Owned; USA)

                                      

 Issue 13 (2 Owned; USA) 

           

Have you ever been so devoted to searching for something, that you would look from one end of the earth to the other to find it? Well, when it comes to the seasonal publication of Vogue Paris Collections magazine, I have spanned the entire globe in my quest for obtaining every back issue missing from my collection. Dropping everything, I hopped on a plane and visited every major global city...

Now if you think that I spent thousands of dollars in traveling expenses for a magazine, that's pretty crazy. So while I did not hop of a plane, I did jump onto eBay Global. EBay Global takes all of the international eBay sites and shows all of the listings in which the sellers are willing to ship worldwide. I am now able to visit the global marketplace in the comforts of my own home.

I am pleased and greatly relieved to report that so far, my search has been amazingly fruitful. So much, in fact, that I was able to score the first issue ever published, Issue 1, from a seller in Germany. Yes, I did pay more in shipping than I did for the actual magazine, but it was definitely worth every last euro. Issues 6 and 7 I bought from a seller in the United Kingdom. Now those cost me a pretty penny, thanks to the currency exchange rate. Issue 8 was a lucky find; besides the fact that I found it domestically, I was also found it mere minutes after the seller listed it and was able to grab it for a bargain price. Issue 9 I also bought from a seller in the UK. Issue 10 I was able to find pretty easily; it was the first issue that I owned, but my first copy was missing the front cover page. Fortunately, I was able to find another copy for the same price with all covers and pages intact. I had first found out about VPC (Vogue Paris Collections) while Issue 11 was out, so I bought two copies; one for looking through without fear of not being able to replace it from too much wear, and one for keeping in mint condition or as a possible replacement. I did the same with Issue 12, the latest one. From now on, I will be sure to buy two copies of each issue, as it seems that as soon as the newest issue is released, the back issues all disappear with maybe one popping up on the secondary market somewhere in the world, literally. And with VPC being such a great and valuable resource, I will not be taking any chances.

Not only is finding back issues so difficult, but finding out what the covers of the back issues even looked like is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. It is somewhat understandable when you think about who their audience and buyers are. VPC is not your typical newsstand magazine. It is geared towards fashion editors, buyers, designers, students, and fellow enthusiasts. There are no articles explaining the trends, only crystal clear photographs taken from the runway with a short description of the collection's theme and inspiration.

Much like the Japanese Gap Collections magazine, VPC takes a showcase look at the best designers and features the top looks of their collections. Although the magazine is not large enough to house every look from every designer, it is enough to get a feel for the trends of the upcoming season. With each section covering one of the four major fashion capitals of the world (Paris, Milan, New York, and London), with a special separate section exclusively for showcasing the best accessories, VPC is a perfect fashion splurge.

xoxo
September's Love Child

Updates:
January 2012- I finally have my two copies of Issue 13. Well, it took long enough! Review HERE.

Picture credits: All taken from the internet.

Vogue UK August 2011 featuring Kate Moss

As I have previously stated before, I cannot afford to buy and store every magazine issue that is published, so I heavily rely on the internet to view editorials and keep up in the world of fashion. There are so many blogs and websites where different magazines are featured and reviewed, but I find The Fashion Spot forum to be the most helpful. Although you may not be a member, which would allow you to post, thankfully the entire board made up of multiple threads is visible to the general public. Being made up of members all around the world, The Fashion Spot is the best place to look at magazine covers; if you get lucky, most of the time a member will post scans of the photos inside! I am lucky enough to be a member, allowing me to contribute to the discussions concerning my favorite obsession.

I've chosen to write about the August issue of Vogue UK, because I think that with all of the hype surrounding it's cover girl, Kate Moss, it's only appropriate. I've noticed so much commotion all over the internet about her being on this cover. A lot of it has to with the fact that she was already scheduled to be on the September issue of US Vogue, which is, of course, the biggest and most important issue of the magazine. Anna Wintour is said to have had exclusivity to Kate's wedding photographs, which were taken by the great and legendary Mario Testino. There was reported to have been extremely tight security; even the locals were upset by not being able to go through the blocked off area. So of course much speculation was stirred up when she appeared on the cover of Vogue UK with the header being "Kate Moss (meet Mrs. Jamie Hince)".
I understand the issue from both points of view. From Vogue UK's standpoint, it makes total sense for Moss to pose for her home country's magazine, especially right after such a big event as her wedding. From US Vogue's viewpoint, by having her on their cover a month after she is on the cover of a similar magazine, it feels like overkill and takes away some of the excitement.

But either way, one can completely overlook the drama in way of marveling at how Moss looks amazingly gorgeous in the pink Miu Miu dress featured in the cover shot, and looking forward to the sure to be amazing US Vogue September cover and feature spread.

xoxo
September's Love Child

September's Love Child

Who doesn't love the month of September?

From the young age of adolescence, September symbolizes a fresh start, new beginnings. For schoolchildren it comes in the form of freshly sharpened pencils, the rather addicting smell of new, pink erasers and brand new notebooks.These small things symbolize a bigger picture. Somehow the act of buying new school supplies brings along a mental state of having a fresh start, a new slate.

And it didn't stop there. Who doesn't remember the exciting trip with their mothers to buy new clothes for school? New clothes=new image. Even at a young age, you understood that somehow, clothing said a lot about who you were, whether it was accurate information or not.

Skipping ahead to our present day for us older kids or "kids at heart", we may not go "back to school" shopping for ourselves anymore, but inside we still see September as the time to analyze our wardrobes and how we are projecting our "image". They don't say that "September is fashion's January" for nothing. January is the time for New Year resolutions; likewise, September is the time to set fashion resolutions. Are you a t-shirt and jeans kind of person? September is the perfect time to shake things up a bit and put a little more effort into your look.
Well, okay, I get it. Just as it is really tough to follow through with good New Year resolutions, so it may also be hard to get out of a style rut. Thankfully for those of us, and yes I'm including myself, who are having a little trouble style wise, there are endless venues of inspiration. The most common source of fashion magazines is in the form of magazines. Out of the many hundreds of title out there, there are a couple that I personally reference in times of my "style block".

It is one of my dreams to one day have the space necessary to house my growing magazine collection. I recently had to weed through and designate two piles: one for keeps and one for giveaways. It was by far the hardest thing I ever had to do; even harder than weeding through my wardrobe. After much deliberation, I decided to giveaway everything but the biggest issues of the high fashion magazines (Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, and W for instance). With the exception of a few titles, I chose to keep these issues, which happen to be the March (spring releases) and of course the September (fall releases) issues. For the American and some international magazines, September is always the must have issue; if you can't afford to subscribe for the entire year to multiple publications or if you do not have the capacity to store them all, the September issue houses enough information and inspiration to last you all season.

That's where I, September's Love Child, come in. I am constantly searching for the "perfect" magazine, and in my search I will be reviewing them to share with those who also consider magazines a great resource. I look forward to sharing the love of magazines with you.

xoxo,
September's Love Child